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I have Balsillies in my tree.   There were three sons, Francis Balsillie, William Balsillie and Balfour Balsillie recorded as being born to William Balsillie and Margaret Turner in Perthshire. This information was found in FamilySearch and therefore the usual care must be exercised. The remainder of my information comes from original records.

William Balsillie b 25 January 1798 in Monzie, Perthshire, Married Isabella Darg, 4 May 1828, Dunbar, E. Lothian, Died 3 April 1835, Haddington, E. Lothian

Francis Balsillie b 4 October 1800 in Monzie, Perthshire, Married Charlotte Purves, 21 December 1829, Stenton, E. Lothian, Died 16 June 1840, Ayton, Berwickshire after a fatal fall from a horse.

Balfour Balsillie b 22 September 1805 in Pencaitland, East Lothian, Married Christian Purves, 16 November 1833, Stenton, E. Lothian, Died 1880 in Whitsome, Berwickshire.

Charlotte and Christian Purves were sisters, children of Andrew Purves and Sophia Craise of Stenton, East Lothian.

Sophia Craise was my 3rd great grandaunt, sister of Agnes Craise my 3rd great grandmother.

I have information on the Francis and Balfour descendants but since William Balsillie did not marry into my Craise line his information is more limited although latterly his family moved down to Northumberland.

I know this thread is a few years old but if anyone is able to pop into St Mary's Churchyard and look up an inscription for me I would be very grateful.  I was there myself last week but in the excitement of finding some other stones I forgot to look for this one.   
Ponton, Agnes Amos
Ponton, Elizabeth
Ponton, George
Ponton, John
Ponton, Thomas

All in lair C36.   Block immediately on the left on walking up from the main gate.  Not counting the long narrow one backing on  to the wall and railings.

Hope someone can oblige.

Hi LowrieT.  Perhaps you might be able to help me. The above Allan Purves is shown in the 1871 Census as living at 39 High Street East. I have looked at Google Street View but as far as I can see the numbers stop at I think 31. Of course in 1871 perhaps the present Marchmont Road may have been the continuation of High Street East. The census shows the property had 12 rooms with windows suggesting a fair sized property as would befit a bank manager. There seem to be a few larger houses on the present Marchmont Road including a house called Bellachroy which may have been the old number 39. Or maybe not. Any thoughts from your local knowledge? I would welcome your help.
Robert

I am looking for the location of banks in Greenlaw, Berwickshire around 1866.  I expect that the banks at that time would be substantial, imposing buildings and so might still be there but no longer used as banks.  The bank in question was the  City of Glasgow Bank, opened in 1850.  I pass through Greenlaw fairly regularly and would welcome any help in the identification of the old bank building.

There is a park in Greenock, the Wellpark, site of the old Mansion House. It is a well known Greenock park with the original well still marked.  It is bounded by Lynedoch Street to the east and Bank Street to the west with Regent Street to the South.  It is possible that there may have been houses in the vicinity named after the park.  The Watt Library in Greenock may be able to offer some information.

Robert 1893